Judging by their debut full-length L.A. Kids, they have undoubtedly carved a distinct niche for themselves in the crowded Southern California music scene. Equal parts insightful lyrics, crafted pop hooks, and propulsive energy - Fight From Above manages to combine many disparate influences while still sounding cohesive, and yet also not quite like anything you've heard. Some elements suggest comparisons to bands like The Kooks, Phoenix, and Hot Hot Heat, while others suggest Death Cab For Cutie, The Shins or Modest Mouse.
Songs like "Between The Curves" (which is currently getting consistent play on influential L.A. rock station KROQ and was featured on MTV's "The Hills") and "Raindrops" embed themselves in your head upon the first listen, while fan-favorites like "Saticoy" and "Alexander's Bus" brim with barely contained energy and enthusiasm. Still, nothing on the record quite compares to seeing them live, where the band has developed an undeniable reputation for passionate, frenetic live shows. Their persistent dedication to their live performance has earned them a loyal following in and out of Los Angeles.
Fight from Above consists of Miner (vocals, guitar), his brother Jeremy (lead guitar), Krook (bass) and Dave (drums). The boys are currently playing shows to promote their latest release (Hermano EP). Their music has been featured on L.A's KROQ 106.7, STAR 98.7, Rock The Vote, as well as MTV's "Real World" and "The Hills".
Harder
Fight From Above Lyrics
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Don't start something you can't stop
We'll push back and find ourseleves lost
Hold on
Hold to what's left for us
Cause 'not much' is better than 'not enough'
So do what's right for you
I'll do what's right for me
If i could only try
If i could only try harder
Harder
I'd try harder
You're only making it
You're only making it harder
Harder
A little harder
Let go
Let go of the things we said
Especially the ones we might of meant
Remember
Remember when it worked for us
We're older now, but not too old to trust
So do what's right for you
I'll do what's right for me
And maybe we'll meet somewhere in between
If i could only try
If i could only try harder
Harder
I'd try harder
You're only making me
You're only making me harder
Harder
So much fucking harder
I should have let you go
I couldn't let you go
I should have let you
So maybe i should be
So maybe i should be harder
Harder
A little harder
Because this couldn't be
No this couldn't be harder
Harder
Any harder
The lyrics to Fight From Above's song "Harder" carry an underlying theme of conflict and the struggle to maintain a relationship. The singer is addressing someone and advising them not to start anything they cannot handle. The two are entrenched in their differences and are both trying to do right by themselves, but the relationship is struggling as a result. The repetition of "try harder" throughout the song suggests that both parties might be at fault for the lack of effort put into the relationship.
The singer encourages the other party to remember the better times when things worked for them and to let go of any hurtful things that were said, but to still hold onto what is left for them. The tone of the song is emotive, conveying a sense of urgency, hinting that the two might not have much time left to salvage what is left of their relationship. The singer is vocalizing his will to stay on the path they are on, but the other person is only making it harder for him to stay.
Overall, "Harder" is a song that touches on a universal topic that many of us can relate to: the ups and downs of relationships, and the need for both people to work equally hard at making it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't start
Don't initiate any action or behavior that you may regret later.
Don't start something you can't stop
Don't begin something that you may not be able to put an end to or control once it's started.
We'll push back and find ourselves lost
If you provoke us, we may retaliate and end up losing our way or sense of direction.
Hold on
Keep holding onto something, even if it's not much, as it's better than having nothing left.
Hold to what's left for us
Keep holding onto the remaining things we have or share, as it may be all we have left together.
Cause 'not much' is better than 'not enough'
Having a little bit of something is better than having none of it at all.
So do what's right for you
Do what you think is best for yourself, regardless of what others may say or think.
I'll do what's right for me
I'll do what I think is best for myself, regardless of what others may say or think.
But tonight let's just agree to disagree
Let's not argue or try to persuade each other tonight, as we may have different opinions that won't change.
If i could only try
If only I could attempt or endeavor to do something differently.
If i could only try harder
If only I could put in more effort or energy into what I'm doing or trying to achieve.
I'd try harder
I'd put in more effort or energy into what I'm doing or trying to achieve, if possible.
You're only making it
You're only causing or contributing to the difficulty of the situation.
You're only making it harder
You're only making the situation more challenging or difficult for us.
A little harder
Slightly more challenging or difficult, possibly due to external factors beyond our control.
Let go
Release or relinquish control or attachment to something, especially if it's causing harm or negativity.
Let go of the things we said
Let go of the words, statements or conversations from our past that may still be affecting us negatively.
Especially the ones we might of meant
Especially the words or statements that we may have said with some sincerity or honesty, even if they were hurtful or inaccurate.
Remember
Recall or keep in mind something important.
Remember when it worked for us
Recall a previous time or situation when what we were doing or how we were being worked well together.
We're older now, but not too old to trust
We've grown older and probably wiser, but we're not too old to still believe in or rely on each other.
And maybe we'll meet somewhere in between
Perhaps we'll be able to reach a compromise or common ground between our different opinions or approaches.
I should have let you go
I should have allowed you to leave or end our relationship or situation, but I didn't.
I couldn't let you go
I was unable or unwilling to allow you to leave or end our relationship or situation.
So maybe i should be
Perhaps I should try or attempt to be something different from what I am or have been.
So maybe i should be harder
Perhaps I should put in more effort or energy into what I'm doing or trying to achieve, as it's needed.
No this couldn't be harder
This situation or challenge couldn't possibly be more difficult or demanding than it already is.
Harder
A call or reminder to put in more effort, energy or focus into what we're doing or trying to achieve, despite the obstacles or difficulties.
So much fucking harder
An expression of frustration or intensity, as if the situation or challenge is particularly demanding or unfair.
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Molly Plaisted
I’ve never seen those kinds of combinations before :0
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Use the MuseScore Drumline (MDL) templates instead of creating score and adding instrument. If you use the template, articulations will automatically be on top.
Ean Goreham
Daniel Ray thanks!! Forgot about this
busk63
Has snare science gone too far
Ean Goreham
busk63 I’ve been emailing them weekly about adding my transcriptions of umass pre-game tunes and they still won’t add them to their website.
Ben Vieira
Very informative!
Cameron McHugh
Go Riverhawks!
Steve Chrollo
You didn’t search for this
Ean Goreham
Yeah I know
Carter Rutherford
U gotta work on those pings